The Screening Lounge
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The Screening Lounge
Franchise Reboots & Marvel’s New Take on Fantastic Four – Do They Really Work?
From dinosaurs to doomed teens, Hollywood is on a reboot frenzy—but not every revival deserves the spotlight. We’re breaking down the reimaginings that soar…and the ones that should’ve stayed buried. Plus, Marvel takes another swing at Fantastic Four—will this reboot finally get it right?
Join Danielle and Christy in The Screening Lounge as they unpack the growing trend of movie franchise reboots and Hollywood revivals, from the roaring return of Jurassic Park, the nostalgic chills of I Know What You Did Last Summer, to the eerie comeback of Final Destination. Then, they dive into Marvel’s new Fantastic Four reboot, exploring what sets this version apart, why the franchise keeps getting reimagined, and whether fans will finally get the Fantastic Four story they’ve been waiting for.
Highlights
- The biggest Hollywood reboots hitting theaters this year.
- Our take on Jurassic Park’s new revival – blockbuster magic or just another cash grab?
- The 90s thrillers coming back: I Know What You Did Last Summer & Final Destination reboots.
- Why studios keep resetting franchises instead of creating new IPs.
- Fantastic Four Marvel reboot – what’s different this time and early fan reactions.
- Does Marvel finally nail the Fantastic Four origin story?
Chapters:
0:45 I Know What You Did Last Summer
4:19 Final Destination
6:19 Jurassic World
11:03 Fantastic Four
23:21 Final Thoughts
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